Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from near
Gloster to near Easleyville to near Greensburg. Movement was east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Liberty, Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Magnolia, Kentwood,
Roseland, Osyka, Montpelier, Darlington, Wilmer, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, Tangipahoa, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 46 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 19.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov